I have read the reviews regarding broken nose pads. The newly designed nose pads have a screw from the lenses to the pads. I keep these in my front pocket (as opposed to...Read complete review

I have read the reviews regarding broken nose pads. The newly designed nose pads have a screw from the lenses to the pads. I keep these in my front pocket (as opposed to back pocket). That may help with crushing and damage. I have had these for a month with no problem. They are my favorite readers by far and I have purchased several other types.

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Excellent, but has one annoying flaw

Excellent idea, concept. I find them to be very convenient for both carrying, fit, and lens quality. However, yes, I have experienced a very inconvenient flaw in the frame quality. With...Read complete review

Excellent idea, concept. I find them to be very convenient for both carrying, fit, and lens quality. However, yes, I have experienced a very inconvenient flaw in the frame quality. With less than two months use, the two little plastic pieces known as the nose guard have broken. The result is the sharp metal mount for the guards now rest against your skin and can be harmful to your health.

I am currently searching for a solution. Perhaps a parts purchase or warranty parts shipment. If the nose guard pieces were more durable I would change my rating of this product from "2" to a "5". I just purchased my second set of this product, but I guarantee there will not be a third purchase unless there is a simple and inexpensive solution to this problem.

I bought a pair and liked them so much, I bought 2 more pair, one at home, one for work and one spare, kept in my vehicle. All of them have nose pieces that fell off or cracked within 45 days of wearing them. Super cheap plastic that is too hard for the purpose. I don't know if they degrade in UV light or what, but their material is not capable of normal easy use. I've had other glasses that have never had a problem after years of use, but these need a nose piece redesign.

I bought these because I wanted a thin hard case to fit in my trouser pocket, not look bulky, and keep glasses from breaking while in the pocket. But the hinges on the case failed completely in only a few months with relatively light usage. Very disappointing.

I climbed a mountain using these glasses and they worked great all along the way. They fit perfectly in a side pocket where they were out of my way until I needed them, but very handy when I did. Since then, the nose pieces did fall off - but I used them really hard for quite awhile before that happened. I love the flat design better than any other reader and I would love to buy more of them. However, the options for the reading power have been reduced to just 1.00 or 2.50. Neither of those two extremes work.

I visited sites with reviews on these relatively expensive reading glasses on at least three different occasions and was put-off by the comments about lenses easily scratched and frames easily damaged - often within days of purchase. I seriously wanted to replace my fixed-frame readers in their large, standard-size hard case which took up so much room in my front pocket. I bought the Gideon Brown folding version but quickly got annoyed with having to unfold them several times a day. I returned to read more reviews on the Gavin fold flat because I really wanted them to 'work' - they'd take up so little space in my pocket. I then read the review that made the difference for me, saying he'd read the same foreboding reviews about easy and early damage, but he just was extra cautious with them - any time he took the glasses off, he put them in the protective case. He was careful in handling them and was cautious to avoid the lenses contacting anything. He said his have lasted a long time.

I've had the same experience - I've had mine for 4-5 months, using MANY MANY times daily and do not have any issues with them whatsoever. I can't say enough about how grateful I am to having a glass case that occupies so little space in my front pocket. They've made a huge difference for me. Thanks Foster Grant - if you could drop the price $5 they'd be an even greater help.

I have read the reviews regarding broken nose pads. The newly designed nose pads have a screw from the lenses to the pads. I keep these in my front pocket (as opposed to back pocket). That may help with crushing and damage. I have had these for a month with no problem. They are my favorite readers by far and I have purchased several other types.

Forget bulky reading glasses and cases. The Gavin Fold Flat Reading Glasses offer a sturdy yet sleek design and a super slender carrying case. Available in four different magnification levels, the Gavin is crafted from a gun metal, rectangular frame with plastic lenses. So chose your power and order these fold flat readers today!

Available Colors

Satin Gunmetal with Black Case

Magnifications

+1.00, +1.50, +2.50

Item Numbers

1017258-100.COM, 1017258-150.COM, 1017258-250.COM

Frame Measurement

Eye Size 58.5mm

Bridge Size 16mm

Temple Length 130mm

A Perfect Fit Is Easy

To make it simple for you to choose the frames that best fit your face, we have included the measurements of every frame we currently have available. Frame measurements are determined by several widths, including lens width, bridge width, and temple width. To determine your perfect fit, you can simply use a ruler to measure the width of your face from temple to temple. This distance will be very similar to your frame fit and will help you pick the correct size.